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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Lancaster by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    8h 25m
    $132–619

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    10h 48m
    $126–574

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    39h 29m
    $838–1,284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    40h 54m

  5. Drive  1,367.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lancastercar car 1,367.9 mi
    22h 12m
    $234–338

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 52m
    $169–221

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    10h 21m
    $128–574

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    10h 29m
    $213–852

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    12h 10m
    $197–575

Austin to Lancaster by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$838Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to Lancaster via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 39h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 40h 54m.

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